Texans QB Deshaun Watson stresses importance of hydration

By Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle Published 6:35 pm, Thursday, June 14, 2018 Photo: Aaron Wilson Deshaun Watson conducted a Gatorade Beat the Heat event on Thursday at the Houston Texans YMCA. Deshaun Watson conducted a Gatorade Beat the Heat event on Thursday… Stressing the importance of hydration and throwing a few passes to youngsters at the Houston Texans YMCA, star quarterback Deshaun Watson conducted a Gatorade Beat the Heat event on Thursday. The educational program is intended to familiarize youth athletes about the need to stay safe in extremely hot conditions. Especially here in Texas. Now Playing: Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson runs drills at a Gatorade event at YMCA. Media: Houston Chronicle “It’s very critical,” said Watson, who grew up in Georgia and played collegiately at Clemson. “It’s something I don’t take lightly. Hydration is very, very important. Once you step outside, just walking outside or doing sports activities, you’re probably going to sweat. The temperature is very, very hot. You have to stay hydrated.” Most Popular 1 Texans rookie TE Jordan Akins as advertised 2 Texans QB Deshaun Watson welcomes Astros rookie Seth Beer 3 Bill O’Brien pleased as Texans wrap up offseason